Timothy becomes involved in a treasure hunt for a golden rabbit, which lies buried somewhere in the locality.

Mother attempts to spoil Timothy's plans to go to the Gobi Desert.

Timothy is promoted from prompter to the role of Bottom in the amateur dramatic society's production of ""A Midsummer Night's Dream.""

The mobile library breaks down on a remote country road near a prison, so Timothy sets off to find help—and meets three mysterious women in a barn.

Mother's birthday has come round again, and the family must pay suitable homage.

An incident on the tennis court leads to a trip to the hospital for Timothy.